Brownhills School
URN: 104248 • Walsall WS8 7QG
Overview
- Name
- Brownhills School
- URN
- 104248
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 60.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Helen Keenan (since 2025) , Associate Headteacher
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Deakin Avenue, Walsall WS8 7QG
Summary
Brownhills Ormiston Academy is a mixed foundation secondary school located in Walsall, with a current enrolment of 698 students and a capacity of 955. The academy prides itself on providing a supportive and nurturing environment, which is facilitated by its smaller size. This approach allows for tailored guidance and care, helping students to achieve their full potential.
The curriculum at Brownhills is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a strong emphasis on academic success alongside personal development. The school is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being of all its pupils. Regular events, such as Open Mornings and Open Evenings, are held to engage with prospective students and their families, showcasing the school's ethos and offerings.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (35.70%), Brownhills Ormiston Academy actively works to foster an inclusive community. The academy also places importance on music and performing arts, providing students with opportunities to participate in various shows and events, enriching their educational experience.
The curriculum at Brownhills is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, with a strong emphasis on academic success alongside personal development. The school is committed to safeguarding and ensuring the well-being of all its pupils. Regular events, such as Open Mornings and Open Evenings, are held to engage with prospective students and their families, showcasing the school's ethos and offerings.
With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (35.70%), Brownhills Ormiston Academy actively works to foster an inclusive community. The academy also places importance on music and performing arts, providing students with opportunities to participate in various shows and events, enriching their educational experience.
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Nearby alternatives
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (79.5)
- Queen Mary's High School (72.5)
- Queen Mary's Grammar School (70.2)
- Queen Mary's High School (70.2)
- Barr Beacon School (69.1)
Key details
- LA
- Walsall
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 955
- Pupils
- 698
- Boys
- 337
- Girls
- 361
- FSM %
- 35.70
- Open date
- Close date
- 2020-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2017-05-16
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- West Midlands
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 698 | 337 | 361 | 955 | 35.70 |
| 2024-09-11 | 698 | 337 | 361 | 955 | 35.70 |
| 2023-09-11 | 698 | 337 | 361 | 955 | 35.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 698 | 337 | 361 | 955 | 35.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 698 | 337 | 361 | 955 | 35.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 698 | 337 | 361 | 955 | 35.70 |
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